WASHINGTON – The United States was forced to praise the Pakistan Army roleagainst terrorism in the region.

The US State Department has acknowledged the efforts of Pakistan Armyagainst terrorists, in a report from 2017 on terrorism.

According to the report, al Qaeda and other terrorist organisations haveweakened following operations by Pakistan Army in the country’s tribalareas.

It states that terrorism and related incidents in Pakistan have decreasedfollowing 2014.

However, the report by US Department of State is contrary to what is statedin policies by the US government, which suspended funding of $300 millionto Pakistan after accusing the country of not taking concrete measures toeliminate terrorism.